"I'm sure any vocal teacher that listens to me would rather cut my throat than do anything - I do everything all wrong - but I think for me that's the best - because I don't think I have a voice so I think what I project would be style - if I learned to sing I'd lose my style."

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Source: Julie Mehretu paints chaos with chaos - from Tahrir Square to Zuccotti Park. Interview with Jason Farago, www.theguardian.com. June 20, 2013.

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Julie London

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Julie London was a celebrated American singer and actress known for her sultry voice and emotional depth in songs like 'Cry Me a River.'

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